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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May

Woolf's characters invoke a deep emotional resonance, reflecting on the evolution of writers throughout their careers.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

New book explores how Rome's ruins have resonated in art and literature over centuries

As early as 1411, the Greek scholar Manuel Chrysoloras noted how the ruins of Medieval Rome were seen as beautiful, even in their dismembered state.
Arts
fromVulture
1 month ago

'I'm Looking for Someone to Fight, Not Someone to Run Over With My Car'

It has become common to say that criticism is in a state of crisis, but critics have been saying that since criticism first emerged.
Writing
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Writing
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How This NYT Writer Accidentally Became America's Most Prominent Poetry Critic

A.O. Scott brings a fresh critical eye to poetry, making it accessible and exciting for broader audiences.
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How This NYT Writer Accidentally Became America's Most Prominent Poetry Critic

A.O. Scott brings a fresh critical eye to poetry, making it accessible and exciting for broader audiences.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Shakespeare may not have been a remote husband, new study finds

This new study offers a substantial rethinking of William Shakespeare's life and marriage, presenting a narrative of companionship that challenges the perception of their relationship.
London politics
#short-stories
Writing
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Djuna Barnes's Playthings

Djuna Barnes's short stories offer a stark contrast to her celebrated novels, showcasing a different, more mechanical narrative style.
Writing
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Djuna Barnes's Playthings

Djuna Barnes's short stories offer a stark contrast to her celebrated novels, showcasing a different, more mechanical narrative style.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Historians on Robin Hood - Medievalists.net

The book analyzes Robin Hood's legend, its origins, societal context, and impact on medieval culture through 16 scholarly essays.
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Dante's Inferno: A Visitor's Guide to Hell

The top­ic of sin and pun­ish­ment was a major issue in the Church, leading to more sophis­ti­cated ideas around Hell in art and lit­er­a­ture as a cautionary message.
Chicago
Parenting
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Margaret Atwood on Mavis Gallant's "Orphans' Progress"

The story 'Orphans' Progress' by Mavis Gallant illustrates the profound emotional impact of removing children from their chaotic yet loving home environment.
#american-literature
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

When Robert Frost Was Bad

Even renowned poets like Robert Frost wrote poor poetry early in their careers.
Bad poetry can persist and be significant in the literary landscape, even if initially dismissed.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

When Robert Frost Was Bad

Even renowned poets like Robert Frost wrote poor poetry early in their careers.
Bad poetry can persist and be significant in the literary landscape, even if initially dismissed.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gatsby by Jane Crowther; The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler Jay's eternal hold

The Great Gatsby was initially regarded as a failure but has become a significant cultural work highlighting themes of wealth and social class.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

Hemingway valued creative integrity, respecting the author's right to write freely without edits while acknowledging risks of friendship versus enmity.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 months ago

8 Sonnets and Songs by William Shakespeare

"In the summer of 1592, when William Shakespeare was still new to London and yet to establish himself as a playwright, an outbreak of plague swept through the city, forcing the theatres to close until the contagion had abated."
History
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

An All-Female Society, Pushed to Extremes

Agustina Bazterrica's "The Unworthy" presents a complex view of women's communities, illustrating themes of hierarchies, survival, and the nuanced relationships among women.
Writing
fromDefector
3 months ago

Octavia E. Butler's 'Parable Of The Sower' Confronts What Comes After The End | Defector

Parable of the Sower is a deeply unsettling yet prescient exploration of societal decline, resonating strongly with contemporary realities.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Michael Cunningham on Annie Proulx's "Brokeback Mountain"

The deep emotional connection to 'Brokeback Mountain' transcends the story, evoking a desire for permanence through a tattoo.
SF music
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Santa Filomena

Longfellow's poetry emphasizes sacrifice and civic values, establishing him as a pivotal figure in American literature and moral guidance.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Garth Risk Hallberg's Essential Joyce Carol Oates

Garth Risk Hallberg reflects on the breadth of Joyce Carol Oates's work, noting it embodies various genres including gothic, crime, and deep explorations of individual circumstances.
Writing
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Slaveroad

Wideman's 'Slaveroad' intertwines his life with the narratives of African men and women affected by the transatlantic slave trade, presenting a poignant exploration of identity.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Each of the six Booker novels does something unique

In the longlisting stage, the judges found delight in selecting spotlight books, but at the shortlist meeting, the loss of titles became harder as unanimity developed over unique stories.
Writing
fromRoger Ebert
8 months ago

Book Excerpt: LOST: Back to the Island: The Complete Critical Companion to The Classic TV Series by Emily St. James & Noel Murray | Features | Roger Ebert

"Bad Twin made the biggest impression on the Lost fandom. A detective story about two wealthy brothers with very different personalities, Bad Twin speaks to Lost's love of dualities: Man of Science versus Man of Faith, Jacob versus The Man in Black, etc."
Writing
fromVulture
8 months ago

My Brilliant Friend Season-Premiere Recap: Sacrifices

Elena Ferrante's "My Brilliant Friend" explores the transformative power of female friendships and individual identity against the backdrop of societal expectations and patriarchal narratives.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in August

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica challenges literary conventions, thrusting readers into a dystopian world where humans are bred for meat, sparking unforgettable engagement.
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